{"product_id":"penny-and-her-marble-isbn-9780062082039","title":"Penny and Her Marble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the third I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eLilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e was named a 2014 Geisel Honor book by the American Library Association. This annual award, given to the most distinguished books for beginning readers, is named for the world-renowned children's author Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes is a master at creating beautifully illustrated books that resonate with young children. The Penny books are new classics for beginning readers and will appeal to fans of Frog and Toad, Little Bear, and Henry and Mudge. \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't miss Penny's newest adventures in \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Sled\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWhen Penny spots\u003cbr\u003ea marble in Mrs. Goodwin's\u003cbr\u003efront yard,\u003cbr\u003eshe picks it up,\u003cbr\u003eputs it in her pocket,\u003cbr\u003eand takes it home.\u003cbr\u003eIt's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue,\u003cbr\u003esmooth, and fast,\u003cbr\u003eand Penny loves it.\u003cbr\u003eBut does the marble\u003cbr\u003ereally belong to Penny?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do you think will happen?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Henkes continues to plumb the emotional world of childhood as few author\/illustrators can. . . . Another gem.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Carefully sequenced panels, expressive lines and gentle pastels lead the reader to the story’s joyous resolution.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Penny and Her Song:  “Henkes strikes all the right notes. . . . Language, art, characterization, and plot are all executed, like Penny’s song, beautifully.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The text . . . is perfect for new readers, and Henkes’s familiar artwork has its share of warm moments. This early reader captures the way families make memories at unexpected moments. Welcome Penny to the cast.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Much as he did in Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Henkes presents an irrepressible heroine who struggles to compromise.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Impeccable. . . . Respect for the beginning reader’s emerging skills beautifully matches Henkes’s respect for Penny .” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Henkes ups the emotional stakes in his third book starring Penny.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Splendid . . . Henkes so completely understands the minds of small children. . . . His vivacious panels always seem to burst with springtime. It’s hard to imagine anything ever going too wrong in one of his sensitive, generous portrayals. Everything here ends just right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perfect for beginning readers. A treasure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Henkes conveys shades of emotions that are common to human experience, yet hard to express in words. It’s particularly impressive that he can do so in a book for beginning readers. . . . This small-scale, yet immensely satisfying drama is a fine addition to the Penny series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888674435301,"sku":"NP9780062082039","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062082039.jpg?v=1730229591","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/penny-and-her-marble-isbn-9780062082039","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}